Simes Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 We have just about completed our trailer shop refit! Some finishing touches required but a much better workspace and more professional look for our customers too. exp121260, pdr, ironplanet uk900 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkD Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Nice set up. Key is hoes made me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Looks good. Good use of your limited space. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Looking good, hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky111 Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 looks good but wouldnt have had finisher by counter would of had that at the back also polishing brush too close to counter hard to get shoe around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Looks good Simes. You still got your 5. Join us https://www.facebook.com/groups/mx5nw/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted July 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 2 hours ago, marky111 said: looks good but wouldnt have had finisher by counter would of had that at the back also polishing brush too close to counter hard to get shoe around Everythings a compromise I'm afraid. Having the finisher at the back wouldn't have worked for us. I don't want the till near the counter, and I don't want the shoe machine near the dry cleaning rack. Shoe repairs account for about 15% of turnover so take least priority. To be honest we almost ditched shoe repair altogether but in the end decided to keep it for now. We are getting some adjustments made to assist with the shoe brush area on Monday as it is tricky changing the brushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Simes said: Everythings a compromise I. Shoe repairs account for about 15% of turnover so take least priority. To be honest we almost ditched shoe repair altogether but in the end decided to keep it for now. strange I keep talking to guy's within the trade and the common theme is to drop repairs, however all seem too scared to follow thru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted July 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 minute ago, k4mrc said: strange I keep talking to guy's within the trade and the common theme is to drop repairs, however all seem too scared to follow thru For me it’s not about being scared. it’s about losing customers who not only get shoes repaired but also get keys cut, dry cleaning, engraving, car keys and so on. Cut the shoe repair and you will likely lose them for everything if they can get it all in one place somewhere else. All said and done, a low percentage doesn’t mean it’s bad, just that other parts of the business are higher value turnover. I.e. car keys. Question is could the space saving be used to better effect. Not sure on that. x minit uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTL Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 My shoe repairs now are so low I am in the same boat could really just stop now. But just need that final nudge to make up my mind that concentrating on the real profitable parts of my business is the right thing to do. ? And stop worrying about given shoe repairs up might mean I lose other business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 so then Tea and the waste product of tea? I see no sinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted July 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 34 minutes ago, Mick Friend said: so then Tea and the waste product of tea? I see no sinks Water and waste doesn't make money. Space is a premium. I bring a flask! I'm on a retail park so "waste product" disposal nearby. As is Greggs, McD's and M&S Food Hall. Not great for the waistline! Mick Friend and Mike at Vauxhall 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Even if shoe repairs was 5% of my turnover I’d be looking at the space it took and deciding if I could get 6% from the same space or time spent on it. I squeezed back the area of shoe repairs, keys and watches to only take up 20% of my floor space and also turned all the stock traditionally associated with “it” to bike spares at the moment bikes are easily 80% of my turn over so the balance is about right. I couldn’t afford to take a 20% wage cut by ditching it altogether and a 700 finisher is something none of my bike shop competitors own & they don’t know how much they’d benefit by having one! grahamparker and Mick Friend 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 3:42 PM, Simes said: Water and waste doesn't make money. Space is a premium. I bring a flask! Wish I had thought of it earlier. Stupidly, I have been bringing in a bottle of water, to fill a kettle and a flask of milk. Now I just bring in a flask of tea. Got rid of the kettle and the water. When space is a premium, it all helps. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 urrrghhhh Tea from a flask yuck and did I say Yuck grahamparker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Where’s the dart board!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Pool table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 I know= No crapper, no recliner, no drinks fridge- How can he go to work each day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Mick Friend said: I know= No crapper, no recliner, no drinks fridge- How can he go to work each day? No one should have to work under these conditions....... What does the union have to say about these deplorable conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Actually Flash that is a very good point, Simes where is your toilet ?. Hopefully not a bucket and bin bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, grahamparker said: Actually Flash that is a very good point, Simes where is your toilet ?. Hopefully not a bucket and bin bag. I would assume he uses the nearby supermarket one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Flash said: I would assume he uses the nearby supermarket one. Toilets at M&S, McDonalds, Greggs and the Premier Inn all really close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 9 hours ago, Mick Friend said: I know= No crapper, no recliner, no drinks fridge- How can he go to work each day? The drinks fridge may be a useful addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 39 minutes ago, Simes said: Toilets at M&S, McDonalds, Greggs and the Premier Inn all really close! My problem is M&S, Mcdonalds, Greggs, and Premier Inn are to far for me, when I have to go, I have to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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